blind·side
ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd 
blindsided; blindsiding; blindsides
1
: to hit unexpectedly from or as if from the blind side
blindside the quarterback
2
: to surprise unpleasantly
1
: the side away from which one is looking
2
: the side on which one that is blind in one eye cannot see
Examples of blindside in a Sentence
Verb
The quarterback was blindsided just as he was about to throw a pass.
We were all blindsided by the news of her sudden death.
Noun
He was hit on his blind side.
Recent Examples on the Web
James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024
Then again, more than a few studios and streamers have been blindsided by CFC announcements on allocations before actually giving a show or film the green light.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 July 2024
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024
Veteran starter Dion Dawkins lacerated his hand at a critical point and Van Demark had to step in at left tackle and protect Josh Allen’s blind side.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2024
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Verb
The Bombers’ front office openly expected the 34-year-old to land on the injured list at some point, however, their roster has performed as if they were blindsided by the hamstring injury that has kept Stanton sidelined since June 22.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024
Then again, more than a few studios and streamers have been blindsided by CFC announcements on allocations before actually giving a show or film the green light.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 July 2024
Noun
No, Black’s Tar Heel radar didn’t detect the presence of Mike Krzyzewski — the renowned and retired former Duke men’s basketball coach — creeping by on his blind side.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024
Veteran starter Dion Dawkins lacerated his hand at a critical point and Van Demark had to step in at left tackle and protect Josh Allen’s blind side.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2024
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“Blindside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blindside. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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